GMC G35 Problems by Year

We compared every GMC G35 model year from 1995–1996 using 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 4 recalls and federal defect investigations. No G35 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
3complaints
4recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

1995199621
Owner complaints per model year, GMC G35. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
19961—3TransmissionFew
19952—2BrakeFew

* Complaints compared with the median G35 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common GMC G35 problems

  • Brakesworst: 1995
    267%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1996
    133%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1996
    133%

Latest GMC G35 recalls

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA recall 96V-186 · Sep 26, 1996 · 20,689 vehicles

Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock…

Steering › Linkages

NHTSA recall 96V-187 · Sep 26, 1996 · 8,340 vehicles

The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

Tires › Bead

NHTSA recall 96V-117 · Jul 1, 1996 · 5,773 vehicles

These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.

Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines

NHTSA recall 95V-026 · Feb 16, 1995 · 13,853 vehicles

Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.

All 4 GMC G35 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC G35 should you avoid?

None of the GMC G35 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common GMC G35 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (2), transmission & drivetrain (1) and electrical system (1). Brake complaints peak in the 1995 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC G35 had?

4 recalls across 1995–1996. The model year with the most is 1996. See all GMC G35 recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.